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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.48, 4,316.64 and 1,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.48, 4,316.64 and 1,869.20 is: 2,579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.48 : 4,316.64 = 1,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.48/4,316.64 = 1,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.48x = 4,316.64 × 1,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.48x = 8,068,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068,663.49/3,128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.10

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